Police and other first responders are at the scene of a person in the water near the I-90 bridge between Seattle and Mercer Island Monday morning.
I-90 person in water incident (Source: WSDOT)
Drivers making their morning commute may experience delays as law enforcement responds.
Why is there traffic on I-90 in Seattle?
After reviewing Department of Transportation cameras, FOX 13 Seattle observed someone jump into the water between the eastbound and westbound lanes. Officers were on scene.
What we know:
According to Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson, motorists reported a driver who was pulled over in the HOV lane and outside his vehicle. When troopers arrived, the man jumped into the water.
The Seattle Fire Department announced before 10:30 a.m. that the person was recovered and brought back to land, and all rescue swimmers were out of the water.
What we don’t know:
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle, the Seattle Fire Department and the Washington State Patrol.
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